How severe is CVE-2013-2197?

CVE-2013-2197 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-2197 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2197?

CVE-2013-2197 primarily affects Login Security Project Login Security. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2197?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-2197 published?

CVE-2013-2197 was published on 2013-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2197

CVE-2013-2197 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Login Security Project Login Security with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Login Security Project Login Security
Published: 2013-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Login Security module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.3 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.3 for Drupal, when using the login delay option, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of failed login attempts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2197?: The Login Security module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.3 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.3 for Drupal, when using the login delay option, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of failed login attempts.
How severe is CVE-2013-2197?: CVE-2013-2197 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2197 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2197?: CVE-2013-2197 primarily affects Login Security Project Login Security. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2197?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2197 published?: CVE-2013-2197 was published on 2013-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:login_security_project:login_security:6.x-1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:login_security_project:login_security:6.x-1.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:login_security_project:login_security:6.x-1.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:login_security_project:login_security:6.x-1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:login_security_project:login_security:6.x-1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:login_security_project:login_security:6.x-1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:login_security_project:login_security:6.x-1.x:dev:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:login_security_project:login_security:7.x-1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:login_security_project:login_security:7.x-1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:login_security_project:login_security:7.x-1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:login_security_project:login_security:7.x-1.x:dev:*:*:*:*:*:*

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